Employee incentive plans not only help attract and retain motivated workers, but they can also help businesses compete for workers in a tight labor market. The Society of American Florists’ Floral Education Hub, has a collection of resources to help you build the...
A recent survey that shows consumers prefer to buy — and are willing to pay for — sustainably grown flowers from environmentally friendly florists has prompted some shop owners to consider the value of implementing and marketing sustainable practices. The survey,...
The Sylvia Cup Design Competition, the longest-running live floral competition in the nation, offers designers an opportunity to escape the daily grind and put their creativity to the test. The 54th annual competition, to be held at SAF Phoenix 2023, the Society of...
The morning after an interstate bridge collapsed near her family’s flower shop in Philadelphia earlier this month, Jennifer Kelly was thinking of the detours that would leave commuters irritably puttering through traffic right past the shop. And then she had an idea....
It takes time to create an original design, photograph it, write compelling copy — and then post it online. Finding your work on another florist’s website can be infuriating. The May/June issue of Floral Management provides guidance on how to deter competitors from...
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